Domestos from toenail fungus: reviews, rules for use
Content
- How does Domestos work against onychomycosis?
- Methods of application for nail fungus
- Use in children, pregnant and lactating
- Contraindications and side effects
- Reviews
Modern pharmacology presents a large assortment of drugs for onychomycosis for every taste and wallet. But not all patients rush to the pharmacy for medicine, making a choice in favor of unusual products, including cleaning agents. It would seem that Domestos cannot be used for nail fungus, since it is not a medicine. But in practice, this remedy does not leave the pathogens of onychomycosis a single chance.
How does Domestos work against onychomycosis?
It is not known who first tried to fight mycosis using such an extravagant method, but if the method appeared in traditional medicine, it means that it has been tested and you can use it. The antifungal activity of this detergent is due to the components that make up it. Let's consider them in the table.
| Active ingredients | Description |
|---|---|
| SOAP | It changes the pH level of the treated surface to the neutral side, causing the death of the pathogenic flora. |
| SALTS (SODIUM HYPOCHLORIDE) | A pronounced bactericidal and antiseptic substance that destroys the most resistant microorganisms 10 minutes after contact with them. |
Domestos cleaning agent can destroy all types of bacteria, including fungi and their spores, on any treated surfaces. The soap, which is part of the product, enhances this effect several times, leaving the pathogens of onychomycosis no chance of survival.
Methods of application for nail fungus
The fight against this disease is implemented in two ways:
- Foot baths.
- Treatment of foci of onychomycosis.
In the case of the first treatment option, it is important to supplement the therapeutic effect of the cleaning agent with medications such as Clotrimazole.
Let's see how both methods look in practice.
1. To prepare a therapeutic bath in 5 liters of water heated to 45 degrees, add 3 tbsp. spoons of Domestos (you can cut the proportions in half if we are talking about a fungal infection on the hands). Lower limbs into the resulting solution for 15 minutes. After that, wipe your feet dry, and process the steamed nail plates with a nail file, removing all peeling and soggy tissue. Following a small manicure, the nails are treated with an antifungal ointment. Baths with the addition of Domestos are done at night, once a day. The recommended course is 4 weeks - usually after this period, complete recovery occurs.
If, during the bath, a person experiences discomfort in the form of burning and tingling, the procedure is stopped immediately, and the legs are washed under a large amount of running water. In the future, it is recommended to abandon this method, since, most likely, we are talking about its intolerance. In exceptional cases, you can reduce the dosage of Domestos by half.
2. The second option for using a detergent is rubbing into your nails. Before the treatment, they are steamed in a hot bath, the softened tissues are cut off with a pumice stone and Domestos is applied. using a cotton swab on lesions without affecting healthy areas of the skin (to exclude chemical burn). Wait until the product is dry. The treatment is carried out once a day, the recommended course is 4 weeks. The therapeutic effect will be achieved with the complete replacement of a diseased nail with a healthy one.
Use in children, pregnant and lactating
Since the composition of the detergent contains salts of active chlorine - a toxic substance, it is prohibited to use it in childhood, and in women who are in a position or breastfeeding a baby is prohibited. In these situations, attention should be paid to alternatives of milder action.
Contraindications and side effects
Treatment of the nail fungus with Domestos may be accompanied by the following negative symptoms:
- burning and tingling;
- itching;
- redness;
- chemical burn.
If the skin reacts to the application of the detergent in this way, immediately stop the exposure procedure and rinse it with copious amounts of running water. Most likely, we are talking about too sensitive epidermis or intolerance to Domestos, therefore, it is contraindicated to use it for therapeutic purposes in the future.
It is forbidden to use a detergent for nail fungus if the skin has corns, cracks and other damage, that is, its integrity is violated.
Reviews
Asya, 20 years old. “I was smeared with all sorts of remedies for candidiasis, but nothing helped me. The nails were both ugly and peeling, and remained almost the same. In the network I read about the possibility of treating the fungus with Domestos. At first I did not believe it, but in despair I decided on the method and applied it to my nails every day. Suddenly the disease went away and pretty quickly - after 3 weeks I could wear open sandals! "
Julia, 37 years old. “I picked up nail fungus on vacation. Returning home, I went to the doctor who prescribed expensive drugs. Mom stopped the purchase, prompting that the infection would be eliminated by the usual Domestos. I applied the cleaning gel every day before going to bed on my nails, alternating compresses with baths. A month later, the disease receded. Now I recommend this tool to everyone I know. "
Lena, 25 years old. “On the forums about the fight against nail fungus, you can often find recommendations regarding the treatment of Domestos. Baths based on it helped me. Of course, the procedures had to be performed daily for a long time, but they did not cause any special financial costs and turned out to be effective. Now I do not suffer from this misfortune. I advise everyone".
As a rule, Domestos with onychomycosis is used in cases where other means, both folk and medication, were powerless against the infection. If the disease is at an early stage, it is much more effective and safer to use antifungal varnishes and ointments. In any case, it is not recommended to get carried away with self-medication and, if necessary, you should consult a doctor.
